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A bill that began in the Washington Senate which would lower the threshold for police pursuits in the state has passed the House of Representatives. Seventh District Sen. Shelley Short (R) of Addy says Engrossed Senate Bill 5352 (ESB 5352) allows police to pursue several crimes based on reasonable suspicion instead of probably cause...

Republican Assistant Minority Floor Leader Chris Corry of Yakima says his party was shut out of negotiations over.

A bill to establish regional apprenticeship programs for high school students in Washington is nearing the finish line in the state Senate. House Bill 1013 (HB 1013) would allow students to participate in a state-run apprenticeship program that would offer experience in different vocations that may not require a college education...

After passing the Washington House earlier this month, a bill that would make more funding available for law enforcement agencies in the state to combat auto theft is now moving through the state Senate. Seventh District Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber (R) of Republic introduced the legislation (HB 1682) and says it would make money available for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of auto th

Legislation in the Washington House (HB 1578) is seeking to better prepare the state's communities for the impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill, which has bipartisan support, focuses on those communities in Washington which face greater risks during and after wildfires...

A bill has been introduced in the Washington House of Representatives that would outlaw the sale and manufacturing of assault rifles in the state. HB 1240 identifies 29 specific makes and models of firearms which would fall under the ban and also includes a long litany of language related to the prohibition of the specific features these and other assault-style weapons possess...

A bill that's been introduced in the Washington House of Representatives is seeking to restore some of the prior language related to the state's drug possession laws. House Bill 1415 (HB 1415) was introduced by 7th District Rep. Jacqueline Maycumber (R), who says the legislation is straight forward but highly impactful...